You’re sitting in the office debating where to go for lunch (probably as soon as you sit down for the day), and the same three old-reliables from Main St. keep popping up.

There are only so many times you can eat at the same spot – why not venture off the beaten path? We’ve put together a guide to lunching beyond downtown so you can have a little adventure with your BBQ sandwich.

🍽 Greer/Taylors

La Calle | 213 Trade St., Greer | Mon through Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Fri to Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | #MustTry - the smashed plantains

The Bleu Porch Kitchen & Market | 302 N Main St., Greer | Mon through Fri 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Go for the old-South atmosphere, stay for the sandwiches

Pita Grille | 3217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | Tues through Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | One Yelp review says, “get the Falafel Sandwich, 'cause it'll make you wanna schlap yo grandma it's so good”

Cafe Rivera | 117 E Poinsett St, Greer | Tues through Sat Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m | Dinner: 5 - 9:30 p.m. | Try the firecracker shrimp 🍤

🍽Pelham Road

Clean Eatz | 3608 Pelham Rd. | Mon through Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Deli at Pelham Falls | 8590 Pelham Rd. | Mon through Fri 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sat 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Finish your meal off with a homemade chocolate chip cookie 🍪

Bacon Bros Public House 🍖 | 3620 Pelham Rd. | Hours | BBQ chili cheese grits (need we say more?)

🍽 Travelers Rest

The Cafe @ Williams Hardware | Mon through Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | A TR staple and probably where Cracker Barrel got its atmosphere idea | 13 S. Main St. Travelers Rest

Upcountry Provisions | 6809 State Park Rd. Travelers Rest | Mon through Sat 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Try the Swamp Rabbit Wrap + grab a seat outside

Shortfields 24 S. Main St, Travelers Rest | Tues through Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | This is not a place where you leave hungry: get the sliders topped with fried mac and cheese 🧀

Mike & Jeff’s BBQ | 2401 Old Buncombe Rd. | Tues through Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | “Get that sweet potato soufflé 🍠 + pour the mustard based BBQ on whatever meat you get” - Fendley J.

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🍽 Woodruff Road

Fresh to Order | Infused waters, mac & cheese + a variety of healthy options | 1025 Woodruff Rd. | Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Midtown Deli | Fresh wraps + sandwiches, hearty soups for those winter days 🍲 | 1022 Woodruff Rd. | Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Strossner’s Bakery + Cafe - Try their summer chicken salad sandwich, and of course, grab a cookie or cupcake on your way out 🍰 | 21 Roper Mountain Rd. | Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Smoky Dreams BBQ | Homemade sauces + well-trimmed pork | 2131 Woodruff Rd. | Wed - Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

🍽 The Golden Strip

Mauldin Deli - Melt-in-your-mouth reuben sandwiches | 505 N Main St., Mauldin | Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Stella’s Southern Bistro | Daily southern specials + too-good-to-be-true desserts | 684 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville | Tues - Sat 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

🍽 Just outside downtown

Pita House | Try the chicken shawarma + the hummus plate (be sure to bring cash, it’s cash *only*) | 495 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Asada | Try the churrasco, black beans + carne asada taco 🌮 (and if it’s Friday, grab a glass of tropical sangria) | 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. | Tues - Wed 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Thurs - Sat 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Grill Marks | Haywood Mall | Try the freak shakes. | Monday to Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday to Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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